#29545E Hex Color
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#29545e is a dark, muted cyan with green-gray undertones and a cool, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to technology, aerospace, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 8.3:1 contrast. The hex code #29545e also pairs well with pale peach accents.
Questions about #29545e
What is #29545e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #29545e is rgb(41, 84, 94), in HSL hsl(191, 39%, 26%) and in CMYK 56%, 11%, 0%, 63%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #29545e?
#29545e pairs well with pale peach, warm ivory, and muted sand accents, which soften its cool green-gray base without overwhelming its subdued character. White text keeps dark layouts crisp, while peach works best for highlights, buttons, and small areas of emphasis.
Is #29545e suitable for text and backgrounds?
#29545e works well as a dark background when paired with white or very light text, offering strong readability; avoid using it for small text on black or other deep colors, where the contrast can become insufficient. Run a contrast check before using it for body text or controls.
Does #29545e feel warm or cool?
#29545e reads as a cool color because its cyan base and green-gray undertones create a blue-leaning, restrained appearance. Its low saturation keeps that coolness dusty rather than bright, making it suitable for serious technology interfaces and moody layouts.
Is #29545e readable on white or black?
#29545e has a 8.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.